Our Mission
We're revolutionizing navigation by putting safety first. Every route we suggest is backed by crime data, analysis, and a commitment to protecting our users.
We're revolutionizing navigation by putting safety first. Every route we suggest is backed by crime data, analysis, and a commitment to protecting our users.
Popular navigation apps like Google Maps prioritize speed and efficiency, often at the expense of user safety. They frequently route users through high-crime areas, potentially exposing them to dangerous situations.
In South Africa, this issue became so severe that local authorities had to request Google to remove high-crime areas from their routing algorithms after several attacks occurred on suggested routes.
While general safety information exists, it lacks the street-level specificity needed for safe navigation. People currently rely on friends, forums, or qualitative opinions to assess route safety—there's no systematic, data-driven solution.
Navu fills this critical void by providing safer routes using historical crime data.
Navu highlights safer walking routes by analyzing reported incidents and known crime patterns.
Navu uses recent crime reports to score walking routes and help users avoid high-risk areas.
Navu evolves with user feedback, refining route scoring and improving clarity over time.
A diverse team of experts dedicated to making navigation safer for everyone
CEO & Co-Founder
CTO & Co-Founder
Be part of the navigation safety revolution. Whether you're a user, partner, or potential team member, we'd love to connect and work together to make every journey safer.